
San Rafael, CA 94901
This Architectural Hillside Sanctuary is a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $2,595,000—positioned slightly above the $2,569,921 Fair Market Value. Despite the premium, the property offers a Condition Rating of 2, featuring a high-end renovation with a chef's kitchen and solar systems. With 4,800 sqft, panoramic hillside views, and two separate ADUs, it provides exceptional versatility for multigenerational living or rental income. Located near top-rated schools like Ross Elementary, this home is an ideal acquisition for multigenerational families or discerning owner-occupants seeking privacy and scale.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 183 Reservoir Road Subject | $2,595,000* List Price | 6 | 6 | 4,747 | $541 | - |
A 14 Sentinel Court Active | $1,895,000 List Price | 6 | 5 | 4,250 | $446 | 0.2 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
Although built in 1953, the property has undergone a high-end comprehensive renovation within the last 5 years. It features a remodeled custom chef's kitchen with premium Thermador appliances, updated dual-zone heating, solar systems, and modern finishes throughout, including refinished fir floors and updated windows.
Middle School: Ross Elementary School (9/10).
The property features a highly flexible layout including two separate guest suites/ADUs with private entrances and a secondary kitchenette, making it ideal for multigenerational living or generating rental income.
With nearly 4,800 sqft of living space and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, the home offers an expansive feel with breathtaking, private views of Marin's rolling hillsides from almost every room.
While some nearby schools are highly rated, the assigned high school has a lower rating (5/10), which may be a consideration for education-focused buyers compared to neighboring Marin districts.
The 1953-built hillside structure features extensive decking and mature landscaping across a large lot, which typically necessitates higher ongoing maintenance costs and vigilance regarding slope stability.
Imagine a property that checks all the boxes. This rare architectural masterpiece offers nearly 4,800 sqft of expansive living space, incredible views of Marin's rolling hillside, and a flexible layout designed to accommodate any lifestyle. Nestled at the end of a private road in the hills of San Rafael's Gerstle Park neighborhood, the property lives like a secluded hillside retreat and yet vibrant downtown San Rafael with its acclaimed restaurants, shops, parks, and convenient commute routes is just minutes away. Inside, rich fir wood floors flow throughout while abundant natural light streams through a dramatic wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. Breathtaking vistas are front and center, with views and total privacy from almost every room. At the heart of the home is a remodeled custom chef's kitchen featuring premium Thermador appliances, a EuroCave wine refrigerator, and a center island with bar-top seating. A convenient bedroom or office and full bath round out the main level. The home's generous floor plan continues downstairs with a spacious primary suite, three additional bedrooms, a large bonus room, kitchenette, and laundry area. Two additional guest suites/ADUs with private entrances further enhance the home's versatility, ideal for multigenerational living, extended stays, home office, or additional rental income. The outdoors are a true extension of the home. A sprawling lot offers endless possibilities, with plenty of room for a pool or custom backyard oasis. Multiple decks, patios, lawn, mature landscaping, and fruit trees create a spectacular private setting for year-round entertaining in one of Marin's sunniest locales with a beautiful neighborhood park closeby. Solar, dual-zone heating, ample storage, parking for more than 10 vehicles, including an oversized two-car garage and separate parking pad below with room to park an RV or boat, complete this remarkable property. Centrally located yet offering exceptional privacy, this home is just minutes from downtown San Rafael while providing easy access to some of Marin's best hiking and biking trails. Combining incredible living space, breathtaking views, and an unbeatable location, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.9 mi
Grades K-5 • 1.1 mi
Grades 6-8 • 0.8 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 6.0 | 0.0 |
| Baths | 6.0 | 0.0 |
| Square foot | 4,747 | - |
| Lot Size | 17,742 | - |
| Price | $2.60M | $1.54M |
| Price per sq ft | $547 | $784 |
| Built year | 1953 | 0 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 5 | 36 |
Jul 17, 2026
$2,595,000
Initial Listing
Oct 28, 2013
$890,000
Public Record
May 11, 2001
$1,043,000
Public Record
Jul 23, 1998
$380,000
Public Record
Nov 8, 1995
$9,272
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